Well beaten when seventh last time in a maiden hurdle (3300m) at Newbury after a good second over 3400 at Carlisle two starts back. Top chance if at his best.

Resumed in a maiden hurdle (4000m) at Fakenham last start but failed to finish. Unlikely to threaten.

Fitter for two starts this prep, the latest when fourth in a 3300m hurdle at Taunton. Key runner ready to find his best form.

Debuted with a tenth in a bumper (3300m) at Cheltenham two starts back. Better effort last start when 20 lengths away in fifth in a maiden hurdle (3200m) at this track. This looks a bridge too far.

Just the one win in four starts but has filled the frame every start this preparation. Key chance on best and should be at top. Don't underestimate.

Is taking on the jumps for a second time after finishing seventh at his first attempt in a maiden hurdle (3400m) at Sedgefield five weeks ago, beaten 21 lengths. Expecting a better run.

Opened his account last campaign at Chelmsford. Returned from a spell last time out with a fair effort to finish midfield in a hurdle (3200m) at Huntingdon. Top chance, with upside.

Lightly raced gelding who opened his account at his last outing eight months ago, scoring by a neck in a bumper (3140m) at Haydock Park. Will be tough to beat.

Five-year-old steps out for his 3rd run back from a break and looking to snap an ordinary run of current form. Would need to improve sharply.

Finished fifth and never threatened last start in a G2 (3100m) at Haydock Park when beaten 25 lengths. Could run well again if performs up to latest effort.

Has started two times so far and yet to threaten, the latest finishing sixth in a maiden hurdle (3170m) at Huntingdon before a break. Looks tested again.

Making debut over the jumps and not raced since October 29 when finishing sixth over 2000m at Nottingham. Happy to watch this time.